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...ailing public school system, which has been reeling since court imposed busing made national headlines in 1975. Kearney proposes the development of a city-wide core curriculum (probably not based on Dean of the Faculty Henry Rosovsky's creation), giving parents "flexible assignment" in the choice of schools, and using "the power of the purse to attract back to the school system those students who have an option...
...alleviate the city's dependence on property taxes for revenue. Kearney proposes tapping other sources, such as a hotel or parking tax encouraging the state to pick up some of the costs, and "aggressively selling and attracting employers who will create jobs...
...Kearney aides promise a media blitz coupled with an aggressive personal campaign starting at the end of the month and focusing on September's open primary--which will narrow the field down to two contenders...
Though aides admit that their man has not been the most visible candidate nor extremely successful in fundraising. Kearney insists that he measures up well next to his competitors. And to prove how tough he is he says he will disclose where his funds come from and "force others to disclose their campaign funding--either put up or shut...
...Kearney does concede, however, that it will be difficult to emerge as a clear favorite in such a large field, which has at least three other strong contenders in addition to White. "There is a pack mentality that exists in a race like this," he explains, adding. "There are no clear means by which anyone can test the substance of any one candidate. The one way you [distinguish yourself] is by providing the best total package...